The Most Important Word

Given on Nov 3, 2018 by Rick Shabi Listen

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They say it’s the most important word in any language. It can make or break you and help “propel” you forward or hold you back. While Christ and the words of the Bible are the most important words to a Christian, this “word” is also vitally important to our spiritual growth and well-being.

Rick Shabi

President, United Church of God

Rick Shabi was ordained an elder in 2000, and relocated to northern Florida in 2004. He attended Ambassador College and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Business, with a major in Accounting. After enjoying a rewarding career in corporate and local hospital finance and administration, he became a pastor in January 2011. Since then, he and his wife Deborah have served in the Orlando and Jacksonville, Florida, churches. Rick served as the Treasurer for the United Church of God from 2013–2022, and was named President in May 2022.